Vaginal symptoms are a leading cause of primary care visits for women. Women showing symptoms often receive laboratory testing based on clinic-specific standards of care. Thus, women seen at a family practice clinic might only receive a vaginitis workup, whereas those seen at a sexually transmitted diseases clinic could be more likely to receive only STI testing.

An article was released showing that there may be an increased coinfection rate between BV and STIs. This data suggest, as have other studies, that women with vaginitis symptoms may be at risk for an STI. 84% of women with BV report no symptoms. Using a more comprehensive BV test will aid in providers being able to accurately diagnose and treat patients.